High-school athletes of the week

The Dispatch high-school Athletes of the Week, based on performances from Dec. 17-23.

The Dispatch high-school Athletes of the Week, based on performances from Dec. 17-23:

Aaron King WATTERSON, ICE HOCKEY

King, a junior goaltender, compiled a .943 percent save percentage in helping Watterson sweep a two-game series from Olentangy 3-1 and 7-2. It marked the first time that the Eagles had won back-to-back Capital Hockey Conference games. King stopped 25 of 26 shots, including a two-on-one breakaway in the opener. He stopped 25 of 27 shots and also had an assist in the second game.

Logan Thompson LOGAN ELM, BOYS BASKETBALL

Thompson, a 6-foot-2 junior guard-forward, led the Braves to two victories. He totaled 24 points, four rebounds and two assists and shot 10 of 13 from the field with four three-pointers in a 61-46 win over Fairfield Union. Thompson had 28 points, three rebounds and two assists as Logan Elm beat Hamilton Township 52-42. He went 8 of 13 from the field with three three-pointers, and 9 of 12 at the free-throw line.

King and Thompson will receive plaques from Motorists Insurance. Coaches are encouraged to email or fax 614-461-8798 by 4 p.m. Mondays with nominations.

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